Ed’s Telecom Alert

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There has been quite a few discussions on TTY having access to VoIP services.   Also what does the FCC have to say about VoIP?    I have listed the following links so u can explore and know all the details and become an expert on VoIP issues yourself.  

 This link is "frequently asked questions" which the FCC answers. Good source of info on VoIP. This is an easy read (not like some of the FCC’s releases which may require a lawyer or well-versed technician to understand).

VoIP Information 

 This one is 55 pages of the Report and Order from the FCC requiring VoIP providers to allow access by the relay users.  

Report & Order VoIP

 This link is where VoIP providers asked for waivers to postpone the implementation date.  The FCC granted limited waivers for a few.  

VoIP Waivers

The following comments from various companies commenting on TRS requirement be applied to VoIP providers; that is, require VoIP allow relay calls be processed.  

Hamilton Comments

NENA Comments

Sprint Comments

Von Coalition Comments

Wireless Comm Assoc Comments

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed B.
RT Admin.

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The FCC has released a public notice seeking comments on Hawk Relay’s petition to have Deaf Blind Relay Service be subsidized by Interstate TRS Fund. 

Deaf Blind Relay Service is where a "DBRS would use an interpreter (a Communications Facilitator" (CF)) to sit with the deaf/blind user, place or receive conventional voice-to-voice telephone calls on his or her behalf, and interpret the ensuing [relayed] conversation(s).  The CF would travel to the DBRS consumer’s location to assist in placing the call".  

The FCC is also seeking comments on whether DBRS falls under TRS guidelines or not; and also seeking the jurisdictional separation of costs.  

Click to the link to get additional details.   

DBRS

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed B.
RT Admin